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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 7
49ers' George Kittle doesn't hold back on Brock Purdy expectations for 2026
Like so many San Francisco 49ers players, quarterback Brock Purdy dealt with injuries last season. He was limited to nine games in 2025 due to a turf toe injury but still completed 69.4% of his passes for 2,167 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
NFL News / 49ers Webzone / September 7
49ers Keys to Victory vs. Rams: Path to a Week 1 Win in Melbourne
The San Francisco 49ers will begin their 2026 season as far away from Levi's Stadium as possible. San Francisco and the Los Angeles Rams will renew their NFC West rivalry Thursday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia, the first NFL regular-season game ever played on the continent.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 7
49ers Predicted to Make Splashy Pass Rush Move
The San Francisco 49ers roster is set entering the 2026 season. However, if there is one position the team could address, it would be edge rusher. Matt Barrows of The Athletic gave his bold prediction for the 49ers season.
The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz
Can you name the last time every NFL team selected a signal-caller in the first round of the NFL Draft?
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 7
Why Dan Orlovsky thinks De’Zhaun Stribling, not Mike Evans, is 49ers ‘go-to’ WR
Week 1 of the NFL is finally here. The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots meet for a Super Bowl rematch on Wednesday night before the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers meet in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday night.
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?
All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.
Deebo Samuel News / 49ers Webzone / September 7
49ers' spark: What Deebo Samuel brings to the offense in 2026
It's unclear how much Deebo Samuel has left in the tank after years of playing his unique brand of physical football. After one season with the Washington Commanders, the veteran wide receiver happily returned to the San Francisco 49ers, the team that selected him in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
De'Zhaun Stribling News / 49ers Webzone / September 7
49ers prediction has wideout winning OROY but team missing the playoffs
John Breech of CBS Sports has made his projections for the 2026 NFL season, and one of his "bold predictions" is that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling will win the coveted NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
Sam Okuayinonu News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 7
49ers Hope DL Sam Okuayinonu Will Return Later This Year After Foot Surgery
49ers DL Sam Okuayinonu suffered a foot injury in the team’s final practice before flying to Australia for Week 1 against the Rams. Speaking to the media on Monday, 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said Okuayinonu’s foot already had a plate in it from a while age.
Raheem Morris News / 49ers Webzone / September 7
49ers coach loses birthday amid flight to Australia
Under normal circumstances, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris would likely have done something special to celebrate his milestone 50th birthday on September 3.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 7
Mike Florio dares Michael Irvin to double down on Jed York defense during 49ers Netflix broadcast
The San Francisco 49ers are just a few days away from kicking off their 2026 NFL season with a game in Australia against the Los Angeles Rams. The 49ers’ preseason preparations have been overshadowed recently by the arrest of owner Jed York, who served time in jail for engaging in prostitution in Ohio.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 7
49ers DE Sam Okuayinonu To Undergo Foot Surgery; 2026 Return Uncertain
Sam Okuayinonu was set to travel with the 49ers to Australia for the opening game of the season until a foot injury suffered in practice changed his and the team’s plans.
Kyle Shanahan News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 7
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan isn’t buying Rams’ Aaron Donald gamesmanship before Week 1
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan initially expressed disappointment that the NFL allowed the Los Angeles Rams to benefit from a schedule change, moving what is typically an overwhelmingly pro-49ers crowd at SoFi Stadium to Melbourne, Australia, for Week 1.
Mike Evans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 7
Mike Evans Says Training Camp Injuries Weren’t Significant
49ers WR Mike Evans wasn’t a full participant most of camp due to groin and quad issues, and his presence is even more vital with Ricky Pearsall and Christian Kirk on injured reserve.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / September 7
5 49ers Primed for Career Years in 2026
With the San Francisco 49ers season just a day or two away, there are plenty of players in line for the best season of their career. Who on the 49ers is primed for a career year?
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 7
NFL insiders sound alarm about 49ers organization: 'Something is off there'
The San Francisco 49ers haven't played a regular-season game yet, but there is already plenty of discussion around the NFL about where the franchise is headed.
Mike Evans News / 49ers Webzone / September 7
49ers' Mike Evans sends clear signal on injuries, names unsung hero
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans missed time during training camp while dealing with quad and adductor injuries. The setbacks raised concerns about whether the 33-year-old wideout would be able to perform at the level the 49ers are expecting in 2026.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 7
49ers-Rams Fantasy Football Week 1 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em
Week 1 kicks off in unusual fashion for these NFC West rivals, with the 49ers and Rams squaring off on Thursday night from the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia, a short-week international opener with the Rams favored by 3.5 points and an over/under sitting at 48.5.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 7
49ers Practice Updates on Nick Bosa, George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey
The San Francisco 49ers took off from the Bay Area to Australia on Wednesday, and they have now been in the land down under for a few days. After spending some time getting over any jet lag or sleep deprivation they may have dealt with upon landing, they held their first practice in Melbourne on Monday morning local time.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 7
Kyle Shanahan explains why he wasn't 'crushed' by Aaron Donald news
The San Francisco 49ers won't catch a break in the season opener.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / September 7
The 49ers' Edge Rusher Room Will Be Even Thinner for a While
If there is a definite weakness at one position group this season for the San Francisco 49ers, it is at the defensive end or edge rusher position group.
San Francisco 49ers News / EssentiallySports / September 7
49ers Cut Tight End After Making Him Endure 16-Hour Journey to Australia
The final cuts are never easy, especially when a team’s 53-man roster has to be settled before the season begins. But for one San Francisco 49ers tight end, the timing of that decision made for an especially frustrating journey.
Kyle Shanahan News / Larry Brown Sports / September 6
Kyle Shanahan had great way of dodging question about 49ers’ injuries
Kyle Shanahan is officially back to cracking jokes as the NFL season draws closer. The San Francisco 49ers head coach spoke to reporters on Sunday night ahead of their Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia.
San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 6
49ers DE Nick Bosa, TE George Kittle On Track To Play In Week 1
The Week 1 availability of defensive end Nick Bosa and tight end George Kittle has been a key on-field storyline for the 49ers this offseason, as they will want all hands on deck in their season opener against the division-rival Rams.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 5
Mac Jones leads list of potential Browns QB trade targets
Following one of the most underwhelming quarterback competitions in recent NFL history, Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken chose Deshaun Watson to be his QB1. But have the Browns finished looking?
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 4
49ers' Brock Purdy may have found a goldmine in new teammate
The San Francisco 49ers are coming up on a big season. They're a talented team, but what's hard is that they're competing in an equally talented division: the NFC West.
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